FOOD
A pirate's favorite food, these were rolled on their backs so they couldn't escape, pierced, and killed swiftly.
Turtles
Besides being a health hazard, these could gnaw right through the hull of the ship, sinking it.
Rats
This symbol means death.
A favorite among pirates, most of it came from the Caribbean.
Gold and silver
Forbidden on board, this was a popular past time on shore.
Gambling
Cackle Fruit is another name for this pirate food.
Eggs
Infesting food, these made pirates often want to eat in the dark.
Bugs, maggots, weevils
This is a common name for a pirate flag.
Jolly Roger
Important in keeping pirates healthy since pirates risked injury in every battle.
Medicine
Get caught stealing from another crew member and have this happen.
Have your ears and nose slit and be set ashore alone.
These were used to make dry meat on board taste better, especially after it had spoiled.
Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper
Friend or foe? Never trust anyone because even these could be a problem.
Other pirates
A Sword
Without this, pirates would die, so it was always welcome booty from captured ships.
Food and water
Be lazy and fail to clean your weapon and lose this.
Your share of the booty
This fruit was important in preventing scurvy, a disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C.
Limes
Without this, pirates would be in serious trouble, no matter how much treasure they had.
Food and water
An hourglass
Small, light, and easy to carry, this was a particularly popular loot.
Jewelry
Get an extra 800 silver dollars for this.
Losing a limb
Tough, dry, and often filled with bugs, this was sometimes all pirates had to eat.
Hard tack
Due to a lack of medicine, poor diets, and battles, this was always a threat.
Disease, illness, or death
This flag means come aboard for a meeting
Green with a pirate blowing a horn.
Because water did not keep very well on board ships, this was an important treasure.
Rum, wine, or beer
Because a pirate ship is much like a democracy, everyone can do this.
Vote on important decisions.